used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a moment after they were seated no one spoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
CarolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
Dave
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From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment after they were seated no one spoke.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
haymownoun
a mass of hay piled up in a barn for preservation
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
IMPnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "Well?" said Carol, impatiently.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
lawn-mower
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
lilacsnounUS /ˈlaɪlæks/
plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment after they were seated no one spoke.
not any; not one
From this reading For a moment after they were seated no one spoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
and nothing more
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
padlockedverbUS /ˈpædlɑːkt/
past form of “padlock” — fasten with a padlock
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
propelledverbUS /prəˈpeld/
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well?" said Carol, impatiently.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading For a moment after they were seated no one spoke.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
in or at or to some place
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading For a moment after they were seated no one spoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment after they were seated no one spoke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well?" said Carol, impatiently.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As there were only two chairs, the Imp perched herself on the old desk, curling her feet up under her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE IMP KNEW The three filed into the den off the haymow, and Carol solemnly padlocked the door on the inside.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The one window was wide open, and through it was wafted the scent of lilacs and the sound of a lawn-mower propelled by Dave somewhere across the Green.
